sapphire18

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  1. venting

    sapphire18 replied to dream79's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    =0! Exactly...how is this nurse still employed there?!? I'm sorry this happened to your

  2. In need of some comfort

    sapphire18 replied to SchoolRNAmy's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm not a cardiac ICU nurse, but I just wanted to extend some support...:hug: Best wishes to you and your

  3. My co-worker stinks like gin every morning!

    sapphire18 replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in General Nursing

    Juniper is a plant, not a drink. This woman has already been confronted about her drinking in the past, was out for a period of time and came back improved. This ain't no juniper breeze hand...

  4. My co-worker stinks like gin every morning!

    sapphire18 replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in General Nursing

    I am utterly shocked that people are actually defending a nurse showing up to work reeking of alcohol! So you'd be ok with a nurse reeking of booze taking care of your mother? Your

  5. My co-worker stinks like gin every morning!

    sapphire18 replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in General Nursing

    I would address it again. Even if she's not impaired, the smell is a problem, and if I were her patient I would definitely make it known to important people that my nurse smells like booze.

  6. What is the answer for this?

    sapphire18 replied to ggestano2002's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with this, however you would not administer nitro to someone in the first place if their BP was only

  7. Resignation Advice & Help Requested

    sapphire18 replied to AllieSparksRN's topic in Nursing Career

    The minimum notice to give at my previous hospital was 30 days. Places are just

  8. What is the answer for this?

    sapphire18 replied to ggestano2002's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A (before you call the doc) and C (always call for a change in pt condition). You need an order to increase the IVF, and C/DB has nothing to do with BP

  9. Employee Observations and HIPAA

    sapphire18 replied to wildlaurelrn's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Wow. Just wow. Bravo, upper management for this brilliant idea,

  10. Resignation Advice & Help Requested

    sapphire18 replied to AllieSparksRN's topic in Nursing Career

    That sounds perfect to me:) CONGRATS on landing your dream

  11. Are they oversharing or am I a prude?

    sapphire18 replied to grownuprosie's topic in General Students

    Also guilty. Not with acquaintances, but friends/coworkers who I've become close to. We're just desensitized against the stigma that these topics are not supposed to be talked about, because we HAVE...

  12. Do RN's insert EJ's at your hospital

    sapphire18 replied to Five&Two Will Do's topic in MICU, SICU

    A 12-gauge?! Ouch! We use

  13. Do RN's insert EJ's at your hospital

    sapphire18 replied to Five&Two Will Do's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've never heard of an EJ central line- only I(nternal)J central lines. We only do peripherals in the EJ, and only the MD (or EMS) can place those. Wish we could

  14. Noc shifters

    sapphire18 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I like my 3 in a row to better enjoy my days off, but yes, it is

  15. I got a JOB!

    sapphire18 replied to mama.RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats!! What's the

  16. FINAL WRITTEN WARNING, first ever med error

    sapphire18 replied to angelstar5's topic in General Nursing

    WTH? Don't understand how this warrants a final written warning...no proof you did not administer the med, and no prior write-ups? Are they cleaning house?? Yes...start looking for a new job. Good...

  17. Tired of LTC...

    sapphire18 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's like this in the hospital, too...just a smaller

  18. Will I ever get over this? Personally or professionally.

    sapphire18 replied to DoodabuzzRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm so sorry this happened and that you lost your job! You WILL get over it and be a better nurse for it. ...On a side note, my first facility required a nurse co-signer for insulin; the one I'm at...

  19. Immunizations and being a nurse

    sapphire18 replied to MrsF26's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe all the media circus propaganda around vaccines, but even if you do believe it, it's children who are at risk for adverse effects, haven't heard anything about adults developing autism...

  20. Let go

    sapphire18 replied to Wonderlost's topic in Nursing Career

    I also agree that the woman should have been sent to the ER to begin with. That being said, I have never heard of the ammonia (like smelling salts?) being classified as a medication. My instructor...

  21. HIPAA violation

    sapphire18 replied to weamish's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    How did the letter get to the other pt without a name? If there's no name, then I don't see the problem. How would the pt who received it even know that it wasn't their results, unless it was for...

  22. One RN alone on Unit

    sapphire18 replied to floatRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The 2 places I've worked have not had tele techs. Not illegal.OP, this doesn't seem right to me. Our unit requires 3 nurses at all times be present, even if there is only 1 patient. It's just the safe...

  23. This is the worse idea I have every heard of-not safe.

    sapphire18 replied to jlog.j's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Our hospital does it, and it makes sense to

  24. Night shifters, a few questions

    sapphire18 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Since switching to permanent nights a year ago, I still have not been able to come up with a consistent schedule. Say I'm working 7p-7a 3 days in a row. I'll take a nap during the first day, then be...

  25. This is getting ridiculous!!

    sapphire18 replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Great article,